Meadow Views
Contemporary by design but casual by nature, a new family home in Los Altos Hills evokes a quiet elegance
Downtown living had its benefits, but for our clients, they longed for the simplicity and serenity of the Peninsula’s open hillsides. So when the young couple came across a World War II-era ranch house on multiple acres in Los Altos Hills, they moved quickly to purchase it, then took their time to ponder the possibilities of what could be built in its place. Working within the site’s topography, views, and solar orientation, the new ground-up residence was carefully sited to respond to climate and landscape. The project reflects fluency in hillside siting and the nuanced planning considerations shaping residential design in Los Altos Hills. The result balances contemporary architecture with the relaxed character of the San Francisco Bay Area, creating a home that feels refined and deeply connected to its surroundings.
Quick Facts
Type: New Residence and Pool House
Location: Los Altos Hills, Ca
Area: 9,000 Sq-ft Main House
Visually anchored by a mature oak tree in a center courtyard, the home is sited to promote unobstructed views of the natural landscape as well as the protected play area for the family’s two active children. It is also built low to the ground and composed of authentic materials, cedar wood siding and locally quarried stone, so that it blends into its tree-studded surroundings. Inside, soaring vaulted ceilings and towering bronze-colored steel windows impart airiness. The living, dining, and family rooms spill out towards the courtyard and pool through three large doors to encourage seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining.
Project Credits
General Contractor: Pete Moffat
Landscape Architecture: Arterra
Rendering: 3dq Studio